Jean Cocteau was a French painter, poet, designer, printmaker, playwright and filmmaker. He is one of the most important figures of French Surrealism, although he always denied being in any way connected to the movement.
Cocteau was born to a socially prominent Parisian family. His father, George Cocteau, was an amateur painter who committed suicide when Jean was only a child. Jean became famous in Bohemian circles as "The Frivolous Prince." In 1912, he collaborated with the Ballets Russes. After World War I, Cocteau met the poet Guillaume Apollinaire and the artist Pablo Picasso. In 1917, thanks to Sergei Diaghilev, a Russian impresario, Cocteau wrote a scenario for the ballet Parade — the set of this important ballet was realized by Pablo Picasso and the music was composed by Erik Satie. In the late 1920s, Cocteau wrote the libretto for Igor Stravinsky’s opera-oratorio Oedipus Rex. In 1918, he met the French poet Raymond Radiguet. They worked and went on many journeys together, and Cocteau promoted his friend's works in his artistic group.
Cocteau is well-known for his novel Les Enfants Terribles (1929) and the films The Blood of a Poet, Beauty and the Beast and Orpheus. During World War II, he created sets for the Théâtre de la Mode. In 1955, he was elected to the Académie Française and the Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium. He was commander of the Legion of Honour, a member of the Academié Mallarmé, the Academy of Arts (Berlin) and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Fisherman Gold Side Profile inspired by Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
This gold-toned brooch is inspired by the work of the French poet Jean Cocteau, known for simple but expressive drawings. This minimalist and modern brooch is the profile of fisherme...
Base Metal
Gold Side Profile of Fisherman inspired by Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
This gold-toned brooch is inspired by the work of the French poet Jean Cocteau, known for simple but expressive drawings. This minimalist and modern brooch is the profile of fisherme...
Base Metal
$46,494
H 0.99 in W 1.19 in L 2.76 in
Exclusive And Iconic Scarab Brooch in 18K Gold With Ebony Wood, Horn & Diamonds
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Eva Soussana and her partner the "Atelier Franck Mico", are proud to introduce to you the "Goliath" Scarab, an exclusive and iconic piece created by Eva Soussana and Franck Mico, man...
Diamond, 18k Gold
8.60 Carat Emerald And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Striking vintage style brooch from our special Haruni atelier holding a 8.60 carat emerald at its centre set in yellow gold, surrounded by 108 del...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Gold 30 Carat One of a Kind Black Opal Snacking Fish Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18kt yellow gold and platinum brooch contains an extraordinarily fine fancy shape Australian black opal weighing 30.63cts. This unique piece also contains 97 round diamonds (1.08cts, F/ VS) and 1 pear shape black opal...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Platinum
$30,000Sale Price|55% Off
H 1.42 in L 2.25 in
Oscar Heyman 18k Gold & Fancy Yellow Diamond 'Prowling Lion' Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18k yellow gold 'prowling lion' brooch contains a 0.01ct round emerald eye, 22 round diamonds (0.18ct, F-G/VS+), and 154 round fancy yellow diamonds (4.73ct). It is sta...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$46,494
H 0.99 in W 1.58 in L 2.37 in
Exclusive And Iconic Scarab Brooch in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Enamel and Ebony Wood
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Eva Soussana and her partner the "Atelier Franck Mico", are proud to introduce to you the "Hercules" Scarab, an exclusive and iconic piece created by Eva Soussana and Franck Mico, ma...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
$11,700Sale Price|35% Off
W 0.67 in L 0.67 in
Oscar Heyman Platinum Union Jack Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Lapel Pin
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum Union Jack flag lapel pin contains custom cut rubies (0.76cts), sapphires (0.64cts) and round diamonds (0.05cts). It is a gently w...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Imperial Green Jade and Diamond Cross Pendant by Dilys'
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Giving the traditional cross symbol an oriental reincarnation, the House of Dilys' is proud to present this sensational 18K White Gold pendant, adorned with 17 Imperial Green Jade...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,650
W 1.25 in L 1.25 in
Antique Victorian Natural Amethyst & Seeded Pearl Brooch in 14KT Filigree Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A dainty Victorian brooch for the most elegant woman! A single prong-set faceted amethyst is surrounded by natural seeded pearls in round bezels. All set in a 14KT gold round filigree setting, accented with a bow motif. Made c. early 1900s. This Victorian accessory...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
$46,494
H 0.99 in W 2.37 in L 2.76 in
Exclusive And Iconic Beetle Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold And Ebony Wood
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Eva Soussana and her partner the "Atelier Franck Mico", are proud to introduce to you the "Helmet" Beetle, an exclusive and iconic piece created by Eva Soussana and Franck Mico, manu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Brooch from ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold with Peridot Green Tourmal
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Jade Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White and Yellow gold 18kt with Diamonds and Rubies. This Brooch was Manufactured in ‘60s in...
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Silver and Onyx Broach
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art Deco silver Broach set with a large onyx in the middle and marcasites, English ca 1930's One marcasite is missing, see pictures
Marcasite, Onyx, Silver
Vintage Pearl Art Deco Floral Pendant/Pin/Brooch in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Milford, DE
Art deco pearls adorn this 14K gold triangular brooch/pendant decorated with floral motifs. Can be worn as a brooch, or attached to a chain and worn as a pendant. ... Tags, Marks, ...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Jean Cocteau Orpheus Brooch
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN COCTEAU gold tone and enamel Orpheus brooch. Embossed 2001 Comité Jean Cocteau A. Madeline Flammarion. Note As a buyer, you are fully re...